2004 Spring Contest
Humor
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Judges Comments
The bride will be talking to the groom about the overly intense kiss. I'm not sure anyone found this funny at the time. Then again, maybe they did, but it's funny here, the kiss, the bride's face and body language. Funny-Awkward maybe, but funny. So funny! Loved the dramatics- great expressions. A funny yet "you're in for it" look by the bride speaks volumes about the moment. A great get by the photographer and probably a great get by the groom, but you don't want to be in his shoes later. A good, solid moment.
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Judges Comments
Younger brother keeps the bride from telling. A nice, candid moment by alert photographer. All about the faces. A candid moment caught honestly and it makes you laugh. This could have been a kids being kids winner as well. Great unexpected moment. Great expression on the bride's face. Little kids say the most incredible things, but in this case, actions spoke louder than words. What a geniunely innocent moment! The surprise on the bride's face and the innocence of the little guy plays well together.
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3rd Place: Susan Stripling from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
What qualifies to win in this category, that the people in the photo be funny, or that the photo captures something funny whether or not it was funny at the time. This is an example of an image that crosses that boundary. The bride clearly feels the humor in her situation, yet it is almost a serious moment during the hectic preparation for the wedding. The bride's. expression sandwiched between the two helping hands, one so practical and one so unusual, make this a real chuckle. A great look backstage at the final preparations and hands-on activities by all involved. And whatever you do, don't get anything on the gown.
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4th Place: Mark Kegans from Iowa, United StatesJudges Comments
An unusual moment, just a bit off and odd and humorous for that reason. Lots of depth. Hilarious! Instant winner- lots of narratives going on throught the photo. Another wonderful catch by the photographer who's managed to capture the lust of one couple and the reaction to it by another while focusing on the behind-the-back, champagne pick-me-up of a reception-goer and his date. Nice job.
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Judges Comments
Brides keeps everything intact. This is just odd-funny, the bride's expression, the action in the background, the blasé expression of the bridesmaid to the left, it's just a funny moment.
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Judges Comments
A man's reach should exceed his grasp said the poet—and it does. Funny moment and hilarious expression.
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7th Place: Karen Simmons from Georgia, United StatesJudges Comments
Being ready for anything, this photographer not only captured the fall, but the great reactions of all involved! A wonderfully great and humorous moment that leaves the reader wondering how the rest of the reception went.
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Judges Comments
Some here are closer friends than others.
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9th Place: Tibor Imely from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
Great expression on the woman's face.
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10th Place: David Murray from Georgia, United States
